LoRa Water Meter

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Each LoRaPTP Bluebot ships with everything you need to have a successful installation.

Everything below is included in the box:

• The LoRaPTP Bluebot smart flow meter
• The LoraPTP Bridge
• 10ft (3m) USB-C power cable to power the Meter
• 6ft (1.8m) USB-C power cable to power the Bridge
• 1ft (30cm) CAT5 ethernet cable for optional direct-connect to router
• 2x Antenna – one for Meter and one for Bridge
• C-holders, replacement coupling pads
• Microfiber towel
• Sandpaper disc

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get started today by downloading the Bluebot app and creating an account.  Search “Bluebot water” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY

Bluebot auto-adjusts itself to fit eighty (80) pipe size and type combinations through patented Robot AI servoing guided by the Bluebot mobile App.  As more pipe sizes and types are added in the future, customers get them for free.

Pipe Sizes:
Standard : 3/4”, 1.0”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 2.0”
Large: 2.5”, 3.0”, 4.0” (Special Calibration “Prime Versions”)

Pipe Types: Copper (Type L & M), PVC (Sch. 40 & 80), CPVC (Sch. 40 & 80), PEX, PE, Galvanized, Ductile Iron, Stainless Steel

PERFORMANCE SPECS
Accuracy: +/- 1.0% to 2.0% of flow reading (application, pipe size and type dependent)
Repeatability: +/- 0.2%of flow reading
Low
Flow
Capability: From 0.1 to
0.5 gpm | 0.38 to 1.9 lpm (Pipe size dependent)
High Flow Capability: Maximum 
flow
 for 
pipe
 size

LoRa NETWORKING
Data Communication: LoRa radio communication protocol
Flow Meter: No Wi-Fi needed; Meter auto-connects to a LoRaPTP Bridge via RF
Connection Range: Approximately 1000Ft.(305m); 1.2mi (1.93km) line of sight
Number of Devices: Paired set – one meter + one LoRaPTP Bridge
Number of Locations: Unlimited, recommend 1-3 meters per location
LoRaPTP Bridge: Connect to the internet via Ethernet cable (CAT5) to router or available Wi-Fi; flow data streamed to Cloud (For 4G LTE see LoRaWAN Bluebot Solution)
LoRa Signal Outage: Meter automatically reconnects to cloud when Signal is restored.

OPERATING SPECS
Measured Fluid: Water / Grey Water
Temperature:
 0°
C 
to 
50°
C
 | 
32°
F
 to 
122°
F
Power Supply: Supplied with 10ft (3m) power cable, USA plug /110VAC (No batteries required)
Power Outage: Meter automatically reconnects to cloud when Power is restored.
Meter Input Power: 5V, 1A

INSTALLATION
App: Download the Bluebot App at the Apple App Store or Google Play, Search “bluebot water”
App Guided Commissioning: Appx. 10 min App led;  3-steps 1)
 Survey,
 2) 
Connect 
to
 network,
 3) Clamp
 on 
pipe, auto-adjusts and sets
Method:
 Clamp‑on outside of pipe,
 no
 pipe 
cutting
 or shutdowns required
Meter Orientation:
 Any
 angle,
 horizontal, vertical, bi-directional flow

PHYSICAL SPECS
Meter: Ingress rating indoor/outdoor use NEMA 6 / IP67; Clamp-on footprint Length 4.13in (105mm); Weight 0.8lbs (0.36kg)
LoRaPTP Bridge: Indoor use only; 3.0in (76mm) L x 3.0in (76mm) W x 1.0in (25mm) H; Weight 0.25lb (0.11kg)

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
Apple Phone/Tablet iOS 14 or newer
Android Phone/Tablet Android OS 12 or newer
Web Dash – All internet browsers

GENERAL
Technology: Transit-Time Ultrasonic
Patented: US
105510231 Adjustable Angle Technology (AAT)
FCC ID: 2AHMR-ESP07S
CE Approved

ABOUT LoRa

LoRaPTP vs. LoRaWAN, What’s the Difference?

The Bluebot LoRaPTP, or Long Range Point-To-Point (Model:100-RF-PTP) offers a paired One Meter+One Bridge solution for smaller deployments of 1-3 units per location.  The Bluebot LoRaWAN, or Long Range Wide Area Network, (Model: 100-RF-WAN) solution utilizes an advanced Gateway transceiver to efficiently manage hundreds of Bluebot meters in expansive installations.  Note: the LoRaWAN solution is not available for online sale as it requires special configuration to assure quality.  To request a quotation

LoRa, or Long Range, is a wireless modulation technique derived from Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) technology. It encodes information on radio waves using chirp pulses – similar to the way dolphins and bats communicate!

LoRa is a wireless communication protocol designed for low-power, long-range  communication between devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). LoRa is an international, open radio standard, which is managed by the LoRa AllianceTM.

Bluebot leverages LoRa in both PTP and WAN configuration to achieve bidirectional communication, a high level of security through modern encryption technologies, and low energy demands to enable efficient and cost-effective connectivity.  The result is a water flow meter ideal for applications like smart homes, buildings, cities and agriculture as well as industrial IoT.

DATA

Bluebot Smart Flow Cloud: Uses Amazon Web Services (AWS), Manages all data; Serves client Apps; API; S3
Resolution: 42,000 flow data points per day with .000000 
six
 decimal
 points
Applications:
 iOS App,
Android App, Flow Dash, API, S3

APP FEATURES 

• Live Flow: View your flow real-time in a graph
• Dollarize: Enter your water cost and read your flow in dollars and cents
• Units: Select how you want to see your flow usage –  gallons, liters ,or dollarize
• Data Retention: Hour, Day, Month graphing, Custom date ranges
• Reports: Download usage reports for analysis (.xls , .csv, .pdf)
• 24/7 Alerts:
 SMS text and Notifications; Flow over time,
 usage volume‑based,
 Dollarize based, flow started, flow stopped
• Naming & Grouping: Identify each meter by name/location and add to a group location
• Cost
 Allocation:
 Sub-metering, accounting, budgeting
• Data 
access
 sharing:
 TBA
• Diagnostics: Meter health and status
• In-Field adjustment: K-Factor and Zeroing
• Re-Scan: Move meter to a new pipe size and type
• Inclusive
design:
 Color‑blind
 data
 color
 pallet,
 large
 buttons
• API 
data
 availability:
 Open 
API 
for 
data
 access
 available
 upon
 request

FLOW DASH

The Bluebot Flow Dash complements the Bluebot App and is a web-based control panel for all things Bluebot. Log into the Flow Dash through the Bluebot.com website using the same account credentials as the App.

Features:
1. View graphs and historical data
2. Analyze your flow data
3. Do account administration
4. Adjust your subscription to select the modules and feature you need
5. Set up Flow API keys
6. Perform historical data downloads
7. View and manage your entire fleet of Bluebot flow devices across all our properties.
8. Access custom modules built for your flow application
9. Manage teams and share access to meters between users

CALIBRATION & DATA QUALITY

Elevate your confidence in Bluebot flow meters through our unwavering commitment to calibration and data quality.

Factory Calibration: Each flow meter undergoes a meticulous 4-point calibration on our NIST traceable primary flow standard, covering its entire flow range. Calibration certificates are available upon request, ensuring transparency and precision.

Network: Before shipment, every flow meter is connected to the Bluebot Smart Flow Cloud™ via a Wi-Fi network, guaranteeing optimal networking quality.

K‑Factor
Adjustment:
 App enabled tool to adjust 
expected 
vs.
 actual
 water
 flow
 usage in the field

Set Zero Point: An app-enabled tool used to eliminate environmental or ultrasonic noise (false flow) if detected, ensuring accurate and reliable data.